Principal Flood Modeller

Principal Flood Modeller

Location: Glasgow or Edinburgh (Hybrid Working)

The Opportunity:

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Principal Flood Modeller to join a growing multidisciplinary consultancy delivering projects across Scotland, England and Ireland. This position offers the chance to work on a diverse portfolio of flood risk, coastal, infrastructure and development projects within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

The successful candidate will play a key role in leading technical delivery, managing client relationships and supporting the continued growth of the flood and water team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the delivery of Flood Risk Assessments, Hydrological Assessments and Drainage Strategies
• Support the design and development of flood alleviation schemes
• Manage projects, programmes and client relationships
• Contribute to business development and tender submissions
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members
• Coordinate and quality assure technical outputs and project deliverables
• Deliver feasibility studies, optioneering and detailed design packages
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams across a range of sectors

Requirements:

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, Water Management or a related discipline
• Chartered or Incorporated with ICE, CIWEM or similar professional institution
• Strong experience in 1D-2D flood modelling using Infoworks ICM and/or Flood Modeller
• Proven background delivering flood risk and hydrology projects within the UK or Ireland
• Experience producing Flood Risk Assessments, Surface Water Management Plans and drainage strategies
• GIS capability including ArcGIS and/or QGIS
• Commercial awareness with experience managing budgets, programmes and project scope
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Previous experience mentoring or supervising junior engineers/modellers

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive salary package
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Clear progression opportunities within a growing team
• Ongoing professional development and chartership support
• Exposure to a varied and technically challenging project portfolio
• Collaborative and supportive working environment
• Comprehensive benefits package including enhanced leave, wellbeing support and professional memberships